As it turns out, a lot of people really, really care about American Idol. Sort of like how a lot of people really, really love Nickelback and helped make them one of the biggest selling tour acts of all time. It’s difficult to explain – but questionable taste always is.

After an incomprehensible bidding war between NBC, Fox and ABC to bring the series back to life two years after its cancellation, the alphabet network won out, announcing on Tuesday that the reality competition series, which was previously on the air for 15 years, will join its 2017-2018 season lineup.

This news also comes just a week after Ryan Seacrest was announced as the new co-host for Live! alongside Kelly Ripa, also on ABC, which calls into question whether the long-time host will return.

Sure, Seacrest doesn’t sleep, but along with his radio show and producing duties, it seems a little impossible even for him to pull quadruple duty.

Seacrest out, but Kelly Clarkson in? TMZ is reporting that the show’s inaugural and most successful winner could be returning to the series as a judge. And as a fan favourite, Clarkson may just be what the show needs for a little refresh.

The show’s auditions will also all be filmed at Disney World, and may go down to one episode a week in an effort to cut down costs.

“American Idol is a pop culture staple that left the air too soon,” ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey said in a press release. “ABC is the right home to reignite the fan base. We are thrilled viewers will once again share in these inspiring stories of people realizing their dreams.”